Head to head
Gibson 30th Anniversary Starburst, Transparent Amber (Gibson Hardshell Case Included), Triple Antique vs Gibson Hummingbird Standard EC, Heritage Cherry Sunburst
Gibson
30th Anniversary Starburst, Transparent Amber (Gibson Hardshell Case Included), Triple AntiqueAcoustic$6,599
No ratings yet69Overall / 100
The verdict
The Gibson Hummingbird Standard EC, Heritage Cherry Sunburst comes out ahead overall — 78 to 69 on our estimated score.
Estimated from specs & owner reviews — a starting point, not a substitute for playing both.
Gibson 30th Anniversary Starburst, Transparent Amber (Gibson Hardshell Case Included), Triple Antique wins on
No standout advantage.
Gibson Hummingbird Standard EC, Heritage Cherry Sunburst wins on
- Better build (96 vs 87)
- Better playability (75 vs 64)
- Better sound (68 vs 60)
- Better value (68 vs 58)
- Lower price ($3,999 vs $6,599)
Scorecard
| Metric | 30th Anniversary Starburst, Transparent Amber (Gibson Hardshell Case Included), Triple Antique | Hummingbird Standard EC, Heritage Cherry Sunburst |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 69 | 78 |
| Build | 87 | 96 |
| Playability | 64 | 75 |
| Sound | 60 | 68 |
| Value | 58 | 68 |
Full specifications
| Spec | 30th Anniversary Starburst, Transparent Amber (Gibson Hardshell Case Included), Triple Antique | Hummingbird Standard EC, Heritage Cherry Sunburst |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Gibson | Gibson |
| Type | Acoustic | Acoustic |
| Years | — | — |
| Country | US | US |
| Body wood | — | Solid Mahogany |
| Neck wood | — | Mahogany |
| Fretboard | — | Rosewood |
| Strings | 6 | 6 |
| Frets | — | 20 |
| Scale | — | 24.75" |
| Pickups | LR Baggs™ VTC | LR Baggs VTC |
| Rating | — | — |
| Price | $6,599 | $3,999 |
| Accessories | Includes Gibson Accessory Kit | — |
| Bridge | Custom Line | Belly-up; Rosewood |
| Bridge Pins | Bone | Ivory Plastic |
| Case | Gibson Hardshell | Hardshell |
| Controls | Volume and Tone controls in soundhole | — |
| Model | MTSBTAG19 | MCSSHBECHCS |
| Pickguard | None | Tortoiseshell Hummingbird with Graphics |
| Saddle Material | Bone | TUSQ |
| String gauges | 0.053, 0.042, 0.032, 0.024, 0.016, 0.012 | .012, .016, .024, .032, .042, .053 |
| Truss Rod Cover | B/W | 2-ply Black Bell |
| Tuner Plating | Gold | Gold |
| Tuners | Grover Rotomatic w/ kidney buttons | Grover Rotomatic |
| Under Saddle Pickup | LR Baggs™ VTC | LR Baggs VTC |
| Back | — | Solid Mahogany |
| Binding | — | 6-ply Top, 4-ply Back, Single Ply Fretboard |
| Body Finish | — | Gloss |
| Body shape | — | Hummingbird EC |
| Body Styles | — | Square Shoulder |
| Finish | — | Gold |
| Fretboard inlay | — | Mother of Pearl Split Parallelogram |
| Fretboard radius | — | 304.8mm / 12.0in |
| Fret Count | — | 20 |
| Headstock Inlay | — | Gibson Logo and Crown in Mother of Pearl |
| Joint | — | Glued In, Set Neck; Tapered Dovetail |
| Nut | — | Bone |
| Nut width | — | 43.0mm / 1.69in |
| Output Jack | — | Combination Battery Box and 1/4" Output Jack |
| Profile | — | Rounded C |
| Scale length | — | 628.65mm / 24.75in |
| Side | — | Solid Mahogany |
| Strap Buttons | — | 2 - Battery Box/Output Jack and Back of Heel |
| Top wood | — | Solid Sitka Spruce |
| Truss rod | — | Dual Action |
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